Even though most spiders are harmless and beneficial predators that feed on other insects, they are never a welcome sight. Most homeowners would rather get rid of spiders regardless of the benefits they provide.
Spiders are perceived as scary and threatening and reproduce quickly, causing populations to grow rapidly. To eliminate them, identify signs of activity, clean up webs, and treat areas to prevent return.
The strongest sign of active spiders. Found in undisturbed areas like garages, basements, sheds, and outside corners where they catch insects.
Small silk sacs indicate reproduction. Found near webs or hidden in safe spots. Each sac can contain hundreds of eggs.
Spiders proliferate due to other insects to feed on. Getting rid of spiders usually requires general pest treatment to ensure populations do not return.
Place in areas with spider activity. Also catches other bugs which attract more spiders.
Use vacuum or duster to destroy and remove webs. Check corners and undisturbed areas.
Remove hiding places. Exposes hidden webs and allows proper cleanup.
Go through storage spaces and containers regularly to identify problem areas.
Clean under furniture, inside cupboards/drawers, and under sinks regularly.
Apply spray after cleanup to kill remaining spiders and prevent new ones.
Eliminating outdoor spiders reduces indoor populations since spiders will find their way in if there is food, water, and shelter. Remember: spiders are important to ecosystems, so only eliminate when they pose a problem.
Plant eucalyptus and mint around your home. Note: mint is invasive, plant only in pots.
Use yellow lightbulbs. Other insects will not be attracted, reducing spider food.
Clear debris, trim bushes/trees, cut tall grass. Keep plants away from home to block spider bridges.
Apply residual pesticide barrier to prevent spiders crossing threshold into home.
Professional treatment eliminates spiders and prevents them from coming back.
Call (866) 326-2847The best way to eliminate spiders is to prevent them altogether. Implement preventative measures to manage the problem before it starts:
Fix torn screens, seal gaps and cracks, install door sweeps to eliminate gaps.
Regularly disturb areas often left unchecked to disrupt potential spider activity.
Spray peppermint oil, cinnamon, or vinegar where activity has been found.
Remove excess food and water that draw in other bugs spiders feed on.
Apply residual spray even without problems to prevent spiders from becoming an issue.
Spiders require shelter, food, water, and mates. If any are readily available, spiders will find them. Eliminate these attractants:
General pest control reduces cockroaches, flies, earwigs, crickets that spiders eat. Spiders get fluids from prey too.
Spiders create webs in undisturbed areas. Regular cleaning of garages, basements, attics keeps populations controlled.
More spiders means more will come looking for mates. Keeping populations low reduces mate-seeking activity.
Most spiders help maintain pest populations. However, two species pose health threats with venomous bites that cause severe pain and tissue damage. Call professionals for large populations of these spiders.
If you are dealing with spiders inside your home or yard, it may be time to call professionals. EcoGuard Pest Management has decades of experience exterminating spiders. Our licensed technicians will clean up cobwebs, implement exclusion strategies, and apply perimeter pesticide sprays to eliminate your spider problem. Call today for a free quote!
